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Topic Review (Newest First)

10-08-2008 11:13 PM

Soul_Hunter

i always toss the valley seals, if i had any i would send them to you.

i haven't use the valley seals in a very long time for 2 reasons.
first, when the silicone is applied right, it works better & lasts longer.
second reason, if the heads have been surfaced, the valley seals can keep the intake from sealing to the heads properly.

10-08-2008 09:26 PM

carsavvycook

You asked, we answered. Do it your way.

10-08-2008 08:52 PM

Tomard

FELPRO ends - Not the rubber ones!

The felpro ends are made of cork, but have sticky underside to them, that you have to peel off protective layer before you stick it onto front/back of block ...

I have used it 2-3 times now, and never had a slip or leak yet ..... so until I do, I am "sticking" to it!

10-08-2008 08:01 PM

sam-missle

send me your address, and i will send you all you need. i never throw anything away.

sam-missle

10-08-2008 07:37 PM

speedydeedy

GM stopped using the gaskets so I don't use them either. I have a brand new set from MR GASKET ultra seal part # 5820.I won't be using the ends.If you want them you can have them.They are the type with the lip that hangs over on both sides not the ones with the pins that fit in the holes.Let me know if you want them and I will mail them to you.

10-08-2008 06:16 PM

boatbob2

end gaskets...for sbc

Hi,if using the actual end gaskets,i used to take a center punch and put punch marks about every 1/4 inch,now,i use the black permatex.no problems.

10-08-2008 06:13 PM

steve t

the gasket will slip out of place if not carefull,

10-08-2008 06:08 PM

GMC boogie

Quote:

Originally Posted by S10 Racer

I prefer to use the gaskets. Why would you "not" use them and use silicone in place of the gaskets?

Because(in my opinion) it works better.

Most of the manufactures must think so also as they package a small tube of RTV instead of the gaskets.

10-08-2008 05:22 PM

S10 Racer

I prefer to use the gaskets. Why would you "not" use them and use silicone in place of the gaskets?

10-08-2008 05:16 PM

GMC boogie

Quote:

Originally Posted by malc

I always clean the surfaces thoroughly before applying the silicone.
Let it sit for five minutes before laying the intake on it.

Same here. Laquer thinner works great!

10-08-2008 04:20 PM

malc

I always clean the surfaces thoroughly before applying the silicone.
Let it sit for five minutes before laying the intake on it.

10-08-2008 04:04 PM

Tomard

I will probably have to end up doing that, but since I had good fortune with it, and MANY seem to not want to use them, I thought I'd ask ....

10-08-2008 03:53 PM

carsavvycook

i refuse to rummage through the trash.

If I was 'building' one, that was going to be "Auctioned" off, through "Barret's per say, It would have to have the "factory" gaskets. If it leaks, who cares, I don't.

Use a 1/4" bead of Permatex Ultra Black silicone, on the front and rear, of the intake manifold end areas. 'Dabbing' it into the corners that meet the cylinder head.

I like to use "gaskacinch" for the rest of the intake.

Rant over

10-08-2008 02:12 PM

Tomard

I guess that is relevant SBC 350

10-08-2008 01:24 PM

speedydeedy

What engine?

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